Cold Brook Trail,
Acadia National Park

Located 1.9 miles from Southwest Harbor, Maine (ME)
4 Stars
911 Steps 1  (0.4 mi)
Trails National Parks Acadia Cold Brook Trail

Elevation

The Cold Brook Trail has a maximum elevation of 187 ft., a minimum elevation of 92 ft. and an elevation range of 95 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.4 mi92 ft187 ft95 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
10 min1.316 ft95 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
11 min7.995 ft16 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Cold Brook Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Newbury Neck, ME
  2. North Topo Map: Salsbury Cove, ME
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Bar Harbor, ME
  4. West Topo Map: Bartlett Island, ME
  5. Topo Map: Southwest Harbor, ME
  6. East Topo Map: Seal Harbor, ME
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Swans Island, ME
  8. South Topo Map: Bass Harbor, ME
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Baker Island, ME

FAQ

What is the length of the Cold Brook Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.4 miles (0.7 km) or 911 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Cold Brook Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 10 minutes in one direction and in 11 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.